Request for Proposals
2026-01-31 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NH
Now accepting proposals for speaking opportunities at NHBSR’s upcoming Spring conference
NHBSR welcomes proposals for the conference and relevant programs that we offer throughout the year.
Conference info:
The Power of US: Shaping our Shared Future
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Grappone Conference Center, Concord, NH
Submit your proposal here.
The submission deadline is Jan 31, 2026.

2026 Welcoming Workplaces Online Dialogue #3
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | NH
Welcoming Workplaces Dialogue #3:
Navigating Legal Considerations and Risks
Jan 29, 2026
with Chris Schlag Communication
Sign up for all three Online Dialogues!

Jan 15, 2026: Building a Welcoming Organizational Culture with NH Theatre Project
Jan 29, 2026: Internal and External Communication with Ana Iparraguirre, Partner at GBAO
Feb 12, 2026: Navigating Legal Considerations and Risks with Chris Schlag

Sign up now! (Registering once allows you to attend all three. dialogues)
Online via Zoom, 12-1 PM

These online dialogues are in conjunction with our Welcoming Workplaces and Communities online learning course but can be attended independently. We invite you to enroll in the full program here.

ICE 2026: How New Hampshire Businesses Can Protect their Employees and Communities
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00 | LaBelle Winery, 14 NH-111, Derry, NH, 03038, United States
Join fellow businesses from across the state to bridge the gap between regional workforce needs and the 2026 legislative landscape. Building on the momentum of our Regional Workforce Roundtables, this forum is our opportunity to validate key findings, solidify shared principles, and understand how policy priorities connect to the 2026 legislative session.
We’ll hear updates on legislation affecting our policy priority areas—Sustainability and Clean Energy, Welcoming Workplaces, and Critical Workforce Issues (Housing, Childcare, and Education)—and work collaboratively to develop NHBSR’s advocacy positions. Invited legislators will join for dialogue and relationship-building in an informal, business-focused setting.
Whether you participated in a regional roundtable or are joining the conversation for the first time, this event offers a chance to connect with fellow business leaders, understand the policy landscape, and contribute to our collective
Join us on for a conversation on February 17th among New Hampshire business leaders to provide insight and guidance on how to prepare for possible ICE deployments in your communities. This briefing is intended to provide clarity, answer practical questions, and ensure businesses are prepared to play a constructive role in keeping communities safe and resilient. As we have seen from other communities, a militarized presence harms local economies, eroding community trust, and raising grave concerns about democratic governance.
Speakers: ·

Steven Dyme, Flowers for Change (Chicago)
Jonathan Grode, Green & Spiegel LLP (Philadelphia)
Anna Dorman, Protect Democracy
Chris Purdy, Chamberlain Network
Michael Smith, National Security Leaders for America
Richard Eidlin, session moderator

Our discussion will cover:

What business leaders can expect during a deployment.
Know Your Rights – legal options businesses have for responding to ICE actions, including protecting your workforce and keeping operations going
Messaging and communication recommendations
Q&A

We know business leaders are often on the front lines of community response. An ICE deployment can affect employees, customers, and operations – from public perception and safety concerns to disruption of commerce and anxiety among staff and patrons. Business leaders may also face questions about their company’s responsibilities, how to communicate with their teams, and how to support their mayor and local officials during times of heightened tension.

Member Networking Hour
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | NH
Join us for a virtual networking session designed for current, new, and prospective members of NHBSR. This is a great opportunity to engage with our community! Whether you’re new to NHBSR or considering joining, you’re invited to: Meet NHBSR staff and Board members. Learn about our mission and upcoming programs. Connect with current, new, and future members. Come connect, learn, and expand your network!
Join us on February 19 from 12-1 PM on Zoom for virtual networking and socializing!

Go On Tour at Stonyfield Organic
2026-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 | NH
We are excited to reintroduce our Go On Tour series!
Join us at Revision Energy
Back by popular demand, we’re bringing back a true NHBSR favorite: Go On Tours! Join us for an inside look at Stonyfield Organic, where you can explore their operations, enjoy light refreshments, and network with peers. These tours offer a relaxed, informal space to learn from one another, build community, and see sustainability in action.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 3-5 PM
Register Now!

Legislative Landscape & Policy Forum
2026-03-18 08:00 - 12:30 | LaBelle Winery, 14 NH-111, Derry, NH, 03038, United States
Join fellow businesses from across the state to bridge the gap between regional workforce needs and the 2026 legislative landscape. Building on the momentum of our Regional Workforce Roundtables, this forum is our opportunity to validate key findings, solidify shared principles, and understand how policy priorities connect to the 2026 legislative session.
We’ll hear updates on legislation affecting our policy priority areas—Sustainability and Clean Energy, Welcoming Workplaces, and Critical Workforce Issues (Housing, Childcare, and Education)—and work collaboratively to develop NHBSR’s advocacy positions. Invited legislators will join for dialogue and relationship-building in an informal, business-focused setting.
Whether you participated in a regional roundtable or are joining the conversation for the first time, this event offers a chance to connect with fellow business leaders, understand the policy landscape, and contribute to our collective advocacy strategy.
What to Expect

Breakfast and Networking: Connect with business leaders from across the state
Legislative Landscape Updates: Hear from experts tracking legislation in our policy priority areas—what’s happening now and what business leaders need to pay attention to
Synthesis and Validation: Review insights gathered from regional roundtables and confirm they reflect your experiences
Collaborative Dialogue: Work together to develop shared principles on workforce infrastructure that New Hampshire businesses can collectively support
Legislative Connection: Opportunity to connect directly with invited legislators in informal dialogue (not a traditional legislative breakfast or advocacy event)
Action Planning: Identify how business priorities connect to policy opportunities and what comes next

Breakfast will be served.
Mar 18, 2026 8:00 AM 0 12:30 PM

Climate Challenge 101
2026-03-31 12:00 - 2026-09-29 13:00 | NH
Climate Challenge 101
A program for your entire team!
6-week e-learning program
This free entry-level program is designed for the workplace. 6 weekly e-learning modules introduce topics such as the impacts of climate change, climate resilience, emergency preparedness, understanding the problem and your company’s impact, climate strategies that work, and your role as an employee.
Sign up the whole team!
The Climate Challenge 101 is free thanks to our sponsors:

Thank you to our e-learning sponsor:

Climate Action Challenge
2026-06-30 12:00 - 2027-08-31 13:00 | NH
Climate Action Challenge
A program for your entire team!
6-week e-learning program
This free entry-level program is designed for the workplace. 6 weekly e-learning modules introduce topics such as the impacts of climate change, climate resilience, emergency preparedness, understanding the problem and your company’s impact, climate strategies that work, and your role as an employee.
Sign up the whole team!
The Climate Action Challenge is free thanks to our sponsors:

Thank you to our e-learning sponsor:
